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  • 61Paracentric curve — paracentric par a*cen tric (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]k), paracentrical par a*cen tric*al (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]*kal), a. [Pref. para + centric, ical: cf. F. paracentrique.] Deviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center.… …

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  • 62Paracentric motion — paracentric par a*cen tric (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]k), paracentrical par a*cen tric*al (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]*kal), a. [Pref. para + centric, ical: cf. F. paracentrique.] Deviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center.… …

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  • 63Paracentric velocity — paracentric par a*cen tric (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]k), paracentrical par a*cen tric*al (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]*kal), a. [Pref. para + centric, ical: cf. F. paracentrique.] Deviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center.… …

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  • 64paracentrical — paracentric par a*cen tric (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]k), paracentrical par a*cen tric*al (p[a^]r [.a]*s[e^]n tr[i^]*kal), a. [Pref. para + centric, ical: cf. F. paracentrique.] Deviating from circularity; changing the distance from a center.… …

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  • 65Rotundity — Ro*tund i*ty, n. [L. rotunditas: cf. F. rotondit[ e].] 1. The state or quality of being rotu?; roundness; sphericity; circularity. [1913 Webster] Smite flat the thick rotundity o the world! Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, completeness; entirety;… …

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  • 66Roundness — Round ness, n. 1. The quality or state of being round in shape; as, the roundness of the globe, of the orb of the sun, of a ball, of a bowl, a column, etc. [1913 Webster] 2. Fullness; smoothness of flow; as, the roundness of a period; the… …

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  • 67eccentricity — noun (plural ties) Date: 1545 1. a. the quality or state of being eccentric b. deviation from an established pattern or norm; especially odd or whimsical behavior 2 …

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  • 68circular — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English circuler, from Middle French, from Late Latin circularis, from Latin circulus circle Date: 15th century 1. a. having the form of a circle ; round < a circular orbit > b. moving in or describing a circle or&#8230; …

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  • 69Argument from morality — The argument from morality is one of many arguments for the existence of God. It comes in different forms, all aiming to support the claim that God exists with observations about morality. Its counterpoint is generally the Problem of evil.&#8230; …

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  • 70Consciousness — Representation of consciousness from the seventeenth century. Consciousness is a term that refers to the relati …

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